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Spraying direct from the paint can:
1) The head unit is secured with two container catches. Gently pull outwards on these to dislodge
the catches, and remove the head unit.
2) Unscrew the Paint Pot (12) (Fig.8) and remove the Rigid Pick-Up Tube (11) from the gun (Fig.8)
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and then insert the bare end of the 13ft Paint Tube (13) through the Connector Plate (10) and fit
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over the inlet (this is the one with the smaller aperture on underside of the gun) (Fig.9).
Tip:
Tube can be softened by running under hot water.
3) Ensuring that it is correctly aligned, screw the Connector Plate (10) onto the gun - pushing as
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you twist.
4) Fit the the 13ft Paint Tube (13) to the Paint Outlet (14) (Fig.10) on the motor unit - using the quick
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connect fitting. Give a gentle tug on the paint tube to ensure that it is secure.
5) Set the Paint Flow Adjuster (8) on gun to maximum by scrolling up (Fig.10) and then firmly
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push/ clip the gun into the docking station on the motor unit until you hear a ‘click’ (the trigger
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should be depressed sitting in the Docking Station (19)).
6) DO NOT FIT the Air Hose (15) to motor outlet and gun at this stage yet.
Product - Set Up & Assembly
Additional items required before you start: • Drill • Cloth
Fig.8
Fig.9
Fig.10
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Priming – Direct from the paint can (or Gemini Bucket)
SOLVENT-BASED COATINGS CANNOT BE USED WHEN SPRAyING DIRECT FROM THE CAN.
ALWAYS PRIME THE UNIT WITH WATER BEFORE STARTING ANY JOB. ENSURE YOUR PAINT IS AT ROOM
TEMPERATURE. ALWAYS DILUTE USING WARM WATER.
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1) If the spray gun is not in the docking station scroll the Paint Flow Adjuster (8) on the back of
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the gun to maximum – then place the gun in the Docking Station (19) (Fig.11).
2) Remove the head unit and place the Paint Pot (12) filled with water into the Gemini Bucket (25)
and refit the head unit making sure the Pick-Up Tube & Filter Cage (18b & 18c) is fully
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immersed in the water (Fig.12).
3) Plug the unit in, set paint speed dial on the unit to setting 5 (Fig.12), and turn the pump on
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(Fig.12).
4) When water starts coming out the front of the gun (you will see this in the Docking Station (19)
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while it is on) - turn the pump off remove the Paint Pot (12) and gun from the Docking
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Station (19) - switch the pump on and expel the remaining water through the gun into the
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Paint Pot (12).
Tip:
If the water does not reach the end of the gun, make sure the Paint Flow Adjuster (8) is
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scrolled up to maximum and the gun trigger is depressed fully in the Docking Station (19).
5) Remove the Paint Pot (12) from the Gemini Bucket (25) and replace it with the paint mixed and
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thinned (if necessary) making sure the Pick-Up Tube & Filter Cage (18b and 18c) drop into the
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paint (paint can either be poured directly into the bucket or preferably you can use the paint can
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that it comes in).
6) Ensure the paint can is placed under the gun – use the rings on the base of the Gemini Bucket
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(25) as a guide.
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NOTE
: Make sure the spray gun is firmly placed in the Docking Station (19) with the trigger
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depressed.
Fig.11
Fig.12